godan verb (-su), suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
Used for fruit, crops, or figuratively for skills and plans reaching maturity. Intransitive.
柿が熟すまで待ちましょう。
Let's wait until the persimmons ripen.
彼の才能はまだ熟していない。
His talent hasn't matured yet.
godan verb (-su), suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
be ripe for action; be the right time
Describes a situation or moment when conditions are ready for something to happen. Often used with 機 (chance) or 時 (time).
機が熟すのを待つ。
Wait for the opportunity to ripen.
時が熟したら行動しよう。
Let's act when the time is right.
godan verb (-su), suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
become common; sound natural
Used when a word, expression, or custom becomes widely accepted or feels natural. Often in the form 熟してくる or 熟している.
この表現はまだ熟していない。
This expression hasn't become natural yet.
新しい言葉が熟してきた。
The new word has become common.
godan verb (-su), suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
become skilled; master
Refers to a person's skill or technique reaching a high level through practice. Less common than 上達する or 熟練する.
彼の技はまだ熟していない。
His technique hasn't matured yet.